The state comptroller estimates that Texas will generate $92.6 billion in general revenue in 2014-2015, a major jump in tax collection from the last two-year budget cycle.
Susan Combs released the estimate Monday, the day before the 83rd Texas Legislature convenes. She also reported $8.8 billion in surplus revenue

David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz prepare for a runoff for a spot on the GOP ballot in November; Paul Sadler and Grady Yarbrough will fight it out on the Democratic side. FOX 34's Kurt Kiser and political scientist Cindy Rugeley delve into each race. Video

In Texas, women are paid 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. The news is worse for African-American women, who earn 76 cents against each dollar paid to a male. Latinas fare even worse , earning only 58 cents on the dollar. Video